Obituaries

Heather Allan, beloved mother, daughter, and partner, passed away suddenly at the age of 35 on Saturday, May 27, 2023. Heather’s legacy is defined by her love for her family and her ability to spread joy wherever she went. She will be remembered as a devoted partner to Jeff Tayler, her love of 16 years. Heather was a devoted mother to her three beautiful children, her son Christian; and her daughters, Caitlyn, and Claire. Her children were her pride and joy, she leaves behind a legacy...

With gratitude for a life well lived, the family of Kathy Bunes of Black Diamond, announces her passing on Friday, May 19, 2023 at the age of 68 years. Kathy's family is finalizing the full obituary to be posted soon.

After a 21-year battle with cancer, Marie "Monique" Ellis (nee Michaud), aged 52, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 18, 2023, surrounded by her closest friends and loved ones. Born in 1970 in Fort Smith, NWT, Monique grew up in St. Paul, Alberta, before moving to Calgary when she was 17. At 19, she met the love of her life, James, and the two were married in 1995 before having two beautiful children, Bryndon, and Ariana. Monique devoted her life not only to the upbringing of...

I’m sorry to say that my dear mother, Delores Appell, passed away on Thursday, May 18, 2023. She died peacefully while holding my hand and surrounded by family members. She was born July 20, 1934, on the kitchen table of the family farm near Burdett, Alberta; the second child of Henry and Julia Louise Emard. She was raised with three other siblings, her older brother Vernie, and younger twins, Duane, and Diane. She is survived by her younger sister, Diane. My mom was the devoted wife...

Larry was born April 11, 1944 to Herb and Connie Duncan and grew up in Maple Creek, SK.  He had many special friends and memories made there which he maintained through-out his whole life.  He enjoyed hockey, was always known as a car guy, and participated in many demolition derbies. As a young adult, he moved to Calgary to pursue his love of vehicles and working with his hands by attending SAIT's mechanic program.  He worked for Calgary Co-Op and became the...

Connie Mary Gibson (nee McCarl) passed away in her 69th year, on Wednesday, May 17, 2023, after a brave five-month battle with cancer. Connie was born on November 2, 1954, in Guelph, Ontario, where she grew up and eventually met and married her husband, Ted.  Connie and Ted moved across the country to Calgary, Alberta, in the fall of 2016 to be closer to the grandchildren, who were the absolute lights of her life. Connie was fiercely devoted to her husband, her daughter, her...

My Dad,  Bob Bosiak, who is the absolute best man I have ever known passed away on Tuesday, May 16, 2023, at the age of 82. He suffered for several years with Alzheimer’s - Lewy Body Dementia and it slowly and painfully took him away from us. He was born in Calgary on December 12,1940 and lived in Calgary, Vancouver, and Toronto. Bob had a dynamic personality, zest for life and positive energy. He was very charismatic, friendly, genuine, fun, kind, and a very loyal and loving...

Galadriel Ferriere passed away on Monday, May 15, 2023, at the age of 46 years.  She was a gifted writer with a dry and quick wit. Hopefully, she now has the peace so long sought. She leaves a sister,  two brothers, and her mother.

With gratitude for a life well lived, the family of Hubertus “Bert” Zabel, of Calgary, announces his passing on Monday, May 15, 2023, at the age of 96 years. Hubertus, fondly known as Bert, was born in Vlaardingen, Holland, on January 10,1927 and immigrated to Canada with his wife, Maria, in 1954. Bert was one of three children. Bert was the ultimate handyman and loved helping his kids and grandkids with project after project. There wasn’t anything he couldn’t build...

Dolores Fitzsimmons (nee Deck) passed away peacefully, surrounded by family on Saturday, May 13, 2023, at the age of 88. Born in Mendham, SK, in 1934, Dolores was always curious, joyful, and generous, sharing her love with everyone. Dolores attended nursing school at the Holy Cross Hospital, where she met Allen Fitzsimmons, her husband and lifelong partner. They were married for over 65 years until Allen's passing in 2021. Dolores and Allen raised their family in Springbank and then...